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You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.\nJob Posting Title:\n2-Year Postdoctoral ResearcherPosition Type:\nOther AcademicDepartment:\nLSUAG PL1 - DAEA - Crop Production and Marketing Economics (Raghav Goyal (00076849))Work Location:\nMartin D Woodin HallPay Grade:\nOther AcademicJob Description:\n(This is a grant-funded, non-tenure track position through July 31, 2028. This is a 2-year, term limited postdoctoral appointment with no expectation of continuation beyond the stated end date)\nWork Location: Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, Martin D. Woodin Hall, Baton Rouge Campus.\nPosition Description: The Post Doctoral Researcher (2 year) positions primary purpose is to assist the faculty member with data management, analysis, and writing paper; support with mentoring and guiding research assistants and team members; and attend professional conferences, seminars, and workshops to present project findings. This position reports to the Dr. Raghav Goyal, Assistant Professor. Performs other duties as assigned.\nQualification Requirements: Ph.D. in Applied/Agricultural Economics, Economics, or related field completed by July 2026; candidate must contain strong theoretical and empirical research skills; candidate must have the ability to communicate research findings effectively through writing and presentations; evidence of research interest in at least one of the following areas: international and domestic agricultural trade, climate impacts, and supply chain resilience.\nDesired Qualifications: Candidate should have familiarity with the large-scale economic, trade, or geospatial datasets (e.g., agricultural production, transportation, or international trade data). Experience working with applied econometric methods for panel data analysis, gravity models, or causal inference approaches is a significant plus, have a strong background in applied econometrics, statistical modeling, and experience with high-dimensional data analysis; proficiency in R and/or Python for data processing and econometric analysis, and SQL for database management and querying; experience with supercomputing systems for large-scale data processing and computational modeling and ArcGIS.\nSalary and Benefits: Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Current benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year, typically includes a week off at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.\nDate Available: Upon completion of the selection process.\nApplication Deadline: May 31, 2026 or until a suitable candidate is identified.\nApplication Procedure: Apply online at https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU (or through Workday for internal applicants) by attaching files containing a letter of application, curriculum vita, official university transcripts, and three letters of reference. Paper, faxed or e-mailed application materials will not be accepted, except that in lieu of attaching the reference letters online, they may be sent directly to:\nDr. Raghav Goyal\nAgricultural Economics and Agribusiness\n225 Martin D. Woodin Hall\nBaton Rouge, LA 70803\nEmail: \nPhone: 225-578-4567\nwww.lsuagcenter.com\nThe LSU Agricultural Center and LSU provide equal opportunities in programs and employment.\nAdditional Job Description:\nCompetencies:\nNoneSpecial Instructions:\n2-Year Postdoctoral ResearcherPosting Date:\nMarch 17, 2026Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):\nAdditional Position Information:\nBackground Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.\nBenefits - The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.\nPositions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.\nEssential Position (Y/N):\nAbout the LSU Agricultural Center:\nThe LSU AgCenter, is one of eight campuses within the broader LSU enterprise (LSU System). The LSU AgCenter includes the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, which conducts agricultural-based research, and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, which extends the knowledge derived from research to the people of the state. The AgCenter is headquartered in Baton Rouge and has 12 “on campus” academic departments and five regions which are made up of 15 branch research stations and an extension office in each parish. 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